Metal-shell wired earphones for the price of cheap plastic ones
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A wired in-ear monitor built on an aluminum-magnesium alloy dome composite diaphragm driver with an N52 neodymium magnet and a CCAW voice coil, housed in an alloy-cast metal shell with a precision brass CNC acoustic nozzle. At this price the shell is almost always plastic, so the metal cavity is the visible difference and also adds rigidity and corrosion resistance. Tuning follows the PopAvg-DF (JM-1) target and was measured on B&K 5128 equipment, which in practice means a mainstream, vocal-forward signature rather than a heavily colored one. The bean-shaped housing is small and contoured to sit in the ear concha for long sessions. The cable is a universal 0.78mm 2-pin detachable, so it can be replaced rather than becoming the failure point.
Pros
- Alloy-cast metal shell and brass CNC nozzle rather than the usual plastic
- Detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable, so a cable failure is a cheap fix
- Tuned to the PopAvg-DF (JM-1) target, measured on B&K 5128 equipment
- Small bean-shaped housing contoured to sit in the ear for long sessions
Cons
- Wired only, so there is no Bluetooth and no adapter included for phones without a headphone jack
Frequently asked questions
Will these work with a phone that has no headphone jack?
Only with a separate USB-C or Lightning adapter, which is not included. These are a straight wired 3.5mm connection.
What does the detachable cable actually get me?
Cables are the usual failure point on wired earphones. The universal 0.78mm 2-pin connector means you replace a cheap cable instead of the whole pair, or upgrade it if you want.
How do they sound compared to typical cheap earbuds?
They follow a measured mainstream tuning target rather than a heavy bass boost, so the presentation is more balanced and vocal-forward than most budget earbuds.
Are they comfortable for long listening?
The bean-shaped shell is deliberately small and contoured to the ear concha to reduce pressure, which is aimed at long sessions.
Is there a microphone for calls?
The standard configuration is a plain cable without an inline mic. Check the cable option on the listing if you need call support.
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